Kent · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Donkey Street, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your wedding to Donkey Street and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Intimate weddings
- Home weddings
Wedding hog roast for Donkey Street
FAQs for Donkey Street
What’s the nearest station to Donkey Street?
Westenhanger station, about 3.4 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Donkey Street close to London?
About 57 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
Outside, under its own cover, a safe distance from the marquee. Serving inside is fine where allowed.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
About our wedding hog roast in Donkey Street
A slow roast suits a wedding day that runs late: a cooked roast holds for a while, so a long speech won’t ruin the food. Typical bookings include home weddings and blessings and renewals, with salads, rotisserie chicken and carved roast pork.
There is something special about a country wedding near Donkey Street, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Evening food at a Donkey Street wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Donkey Street
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- Site access
- The date and time of year
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Should I cook it myself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
We’re on site for much of the day, working quietly in the background.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Space well clear of tents and trees
- A serving area close to where guests eat
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Donkey Street
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
A hog roast compared with other options
Some couples have a formal meal and a hog roast in the evening; others have the hog roast as the main event. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Timed around your day
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Sides to make it a full meal
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price and the cost guide.
Getting married in Donkey Street?
Donkey Street is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We cater weddings across Donkey Street and nearby. Donkey Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Tolsford Hill is close by, and the countryside around Donkey Street suits an outdoor reception. If you’re marrying at a church near Donkey Street, such as Church of All Saints, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. With the coast within about 4 miles, many venues here have sea views. We will plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Wherever your wedding is in TN29, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Donkey Street we cover include Dymchurch (1 mile south), West Hythe (2 miles north-east), Lympne (2 miles north-east), Palmarsh (2 miles north-east) and Berwick (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles north-west), Dover (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Hythe (4 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (14 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Lympne Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Hythe Museum (3.6 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Tolsford Hill.
- Local pubs include The Shepherd And Crook Public House (less than half a mile west)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away